as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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Recent Examples of blurry
At the same time, the line between a bad habit of using tech several hours a day and a behavioral addiction can be blurry, especially for teens and young adults whose social lives, homework, and entertainment all run through the same devices.
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Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Some of the roles might still be a little blurry.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
This will eventually lead to blurry or hazy photos if the lens is not treated properly.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Your photo must be high resolution, not blurry or pixelated.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Some of the roles might still be a little blurry.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
This will eventually lead to blurry or hazy photos if the lens is not treated properly.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Your photo must be high resolution, not blurry or pixelated.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for blurry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurry
Adjective
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Nor is this some vague or emotional objection.—
Kelsey Maurine Brickl,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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With such a sheer volume of work coming out, the anime market can get crowded, and its easy for these works to bleed together into a vague blob of gag comedies, action-adventure shows, and sickly-sweet romances.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While attempting to catch them, officers heard a faint sound coming from a drainage pipe beneath them.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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To find them, scientists developed advanced computational methods that sift through massive datasets, using algorithms to scan millions of faint light sources and test billions of possible motion paths to pinpoint the slow, subtle movements of these distant worlds.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a break from decades of tradition, the band walked onto the stage in total darkness, visible to the crowd only in hazy silhouette.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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Once you're set up, use your phone to scan the skies for faint hazy glows.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurry. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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